What if we cut him after two years? Well, cutting him would push the remaining $6 million in signing bonus into 2015. That sounds expensive but he could easily be cut post-June 1st. Cutting Baker after that time splits that $6 million into two years, meaning he would count $3 million in both 2015 and 2016.

Math is not my strong suit but Atlanta can get Baker for $3 million, $5.25 million, $3 million and $3 million against the cap to keep him here the next two years. After year two the Falcons do not owe Baker another dollar if they cut ties with him, meaning if he regressed or struggles with injuries again, Atlanta can wash their hands of him.

So basically, we can make Baker a June 1st cut this offseason and he'll count as a $3M cap hit in 2015 and 2016. Here's what would we save each season left on his contract.

What if we cut him after two years? Well, cutting him would push the remaining $6 million in signing bonus into 2015. That sounds expensive but he could easily be cut post-June 1st. Cutting Baker after that time splits that $6 million into two years, meaning he would count $3 million in both 2015 and 2016.

Math is not my strong suit but Atlanta can get Baker for $3 million, $5.25 million, $3 million and $3 million against the cap to keep him here the next two years. After year two the Falcons do not owe Baker another dollar if they cut ties with him, meaning if he regressed or struggles with injuries again, Atlanta can wash their hands of him.

So basically, we can make Baker a June 1st cut this offseason and he'll count as a $3M cap hit in 2015 and 2016. Here's what would we save each season left on his contract.